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Summary
The serum iron levels and blood picture were followed in 2 rhesus monkeys with chronic vitamin C deficiency. Hypoferremia and anemia were observed in both monkeys. The oral administration of iron alone had no influence on the hypoferremia and produced only a slight to moderate increase in the RBC and HB. Combined therapy with both iron and ascorbic acid brought about marked improvement in the hypoferremia and anemia.
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